tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85055446089321865472015-03-31T14:45:50.830-07:00Delighted MommaLindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.comBlogger623125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-49736656290985572342015-03-03T17:26:00.000-08:002015-03-08T19:54:59.877-07:00Be Right Back!... <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Yt7Y2ecZcI/VPZezf8qgVI/AAAAAAAABIw/fYHHEN68oFA/s1600/IMG_5891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Yt7Y2ecZcI/VPZezf8qgVI/AAAAAAAABIw/fYHHEN68oFA/s1600/IMG_5891.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br />You may have noticed it's been more quiet around here than usual. Welllllll, it's all for good reason. &nbsp;We have some pretty big and exciting changes happening in our life at the moment and all my extra time and energy has been going to that. &nbsp;I know I am being so vague and annoying but until things are more concrete that's the note that I have to leave things on for now. And no, I am not pregnant. No way jose.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be back soon! Until then, you can find me on <a href="https://instagram.com/lindsay_kujawa/">Instagram</a>.&nbsp;</div><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D4973665629098557234%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F1.bp.blogspot.com%252F-7Yt7Y2ecZcI%252FVPZezf8qgVI%252FAAAAAAAABIw%252FfYHHEN68oFA%252Fs1600%252FIMG_5891.JPG%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 42px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D4973665629098557234%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F1.bp.blogspot.com%252F-7Yt7Y2ecZcI%252FVPZezf8qgVI%252FAAAAAAAABIw%252FfYHHEN68oFA%252Fs1600%252FIMG_5891.JPG%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 42px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-445461652726883392015-02-23T06:00:00.000-08:002015-02-23T07:47:41.004-08:00The Beauty Tester: PMD (Personal Microdermabrasion) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa075/IMG_8955_zps8c72df33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa075/IMG_8955_zps8c72df33.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's week #3 for <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/search/label/the%20beauty%20tester">The Beauty Tester</a> series and I am so excited to share what I have been recently testing out.<br /><br />For the past two weeks I have been using the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/w3wy97m26">PMD tool</a>. The PMD personal microdermabrasion is a tool that is supposed to replicate a microdermabrasion treatment given by professionals. &nbsp;I am a licensed esthetician and specialize in microderms so I was beyond intrigued to see if this really did match the treatment you could get done at a spa but at a fraction of the price. <br /><br /><b>My Expectations Before I Tried It: &nbsp;</b>Since the PMD tool uses the same aluminum oxide crystals as a &nbsp;professional microdermabrasion, I had high hopes for this little tool. &nbsp;I read tons of positive reviews before purchasing and I figured since I am somewhat of an expert in technique etc (poppin collars over here haha) that this would be a breeze to figure out and use. &nbsp;I was however unsure how comparable the suction feature would be compared to a professional treatment, which is a pretty important aspect when it comes to getting results. Either way I knew this was something that I wanted to test and went ahead with the purchase. <br /><br /><b>Cost: </b>$159 for the entire kit, which includes a variety of disks for all levels of sensitivity, 2 caps (one large for body exfoliation and one small for facial exfoliation), 1 reusable filter and a how-to DVD. I use to charge $90-$120 for a single microderm so I thought this was a great price.<br /><br /><b>Prep or Directions:</b>&nbsp;I washed my face and opened the box. &nbsp;The first thing it said was to watch the DVD and read all the directions. Well, I got a little cocky and figured I knew what I was doing so I did not watch the DVD or read the directions. &nbsp;I decided to just wing it. &nbsp;I mean how hard could this be to figure out? &nbsp;Bad idea. I placed a random disk onto the head and gave it a whirl. OUCHHHHH! &nbsp;Okay the disk I placed on first was apparently for the bottom of your feet or something because it was rough! I got a nice little flesh wound under my left eye from it. &nbsp;So from that moment on I decided it was best to read the directions ha! &nbsp;Once I had it all figured out and knew what discs to use I tried it again. &nbsp;I held my skin tight with my left hand and used my right hand to swiftly move the tool across my skin. &nbsp;This thing was a dream!<br /><br /><b>The Results: </b>Well minus the scrape under my left eye (totally my fault), the final results were pretty amazing. &nbsp;The suction feature was comparable to a professional treatment and overall it is a clean and easy to use beauty tool. &nbsp;After only one treatment my skin looked and felt so incredibly soft and healthy. &nbsp;All the little flakes that I have been experiencing were gone and the pores around my nose and chin were visibly smaller. &nbsp;I have now been using the PMD for two weeks and I can't say enough good things about it. It has minimized fine lines around my eyes and has made my skin look so much more refreshed and even toned. <br /><br /><b>My Rating:</b> I give the PMD an&nbsp;<span style="font-size: large;">A</span>. &nbsp;I am so thrilled with the results that I have seen so far and I will continue to use this on a weekly basis. &nbsp;If you are thinking of trying this out, do not even hesitate! &nbsp;This is totally worth it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa075/IMG_8970_zps155ee8f9.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa075/IMG_8970_zps155ee8f9.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa075/IMG_8987_zpsd28ec11f.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa075/IMG_8987_zpsd28ec11f.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa075/Photoon2-22-15at1249PM3_zps4577b37c.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa075/Photoon2-22-15at1249PM3_zps4577b37c.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />You can find all the details about what is included in the PMD kit <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/w3wy97m26">here</a>.<br /><br />If you have any questions regarding this beauty tester, leave them in the comment section below and I will try my best to answer. &nbsp;Also, if you have any beauty products, treatments or trends that you think would be fun for this series let me know!Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-52197140398269064012015-01-30T06:00:00.000-08:002015-01-30T06:57:56.365-08:00Things That Make Me Say Yeay <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa073/IMG_8893_zpsffa1a2ef.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa073/IMG_8893_zpsffa1a2ef.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Current favorite <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/wcsvr7m26">wedges</a> and <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/wcsw57m26">sneakers</a>, which are surprisingly equally comfortable...no joke!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa073/IMG_8914_zpsd3cdbf18.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa073/IMG_8914_zpsd3cdbf18.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Folding little size 2T undies because Ronin is now potty trained! Well, okay he's about 94% potty trained but close enough and I am still celebrating :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa073/IMG_8918_zpsa2fefe62.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa073/IMG_8918_zpsa2fefe62.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Negative space manicure. Loving this trend for spring!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa074/IMG_5414_zpsfb371164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa074/IMG_5414_zpsfb371164.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br />Molly and Max at her first puppy training class this week. &nbsp;These two little buddies are just the cutest.<br /><br />This week has been pretty crazy and I am so looking forward to the weekend. Hope you have a great weekend and happy football watching if that's your jam!<br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D5219714039826906401%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa074%252FIMG_5414_zpsfb371164.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 113px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1470px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D5219714039826906401%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa074%252FIMG_5414_zpsfb371164.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 113px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1470px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-65653506638139436242015-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:002015-01-27T07:47:01.918-08:00The Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes: How I'm Getting Back on Track After a Not So Great A1C <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cwbmg25K6OM/VMbtBsA3tBI/AAAAAAAABII/caF1E80Z_Eg/s1600/IMG_5372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cwbmg25K6OM/VMbtBsA3tBI/AAAAAAAABII/caF1E80Z_Eg/s1600/IMG_5372.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><br />It's been a little while since I have done any updates on <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/search/label/The%20Highs%20and%20Lows%20of%20Type%201%20Diabetes">The Highs &amp; Lows of Type 1 Diabetes series</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;I decided now seemed like a good enough time for a post and an update since I started back on the CGM (continuous glucose monitoring system).<br /><br />About 2 months ago I went in for my routine blood work where I got my A1C checked. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the A1C is a blood test that provides information about your average blood sugar levels over the past three months. &nbsp;The lower the number the better. &nbsp;My results came back not so great. Was I surprised? &nbsp;Not really. I can be honest with myself and say that I had not been eating as good as I should and guessing when it came to corrections for my insulin pump. &nbsp;I was basically not making my diabetes a priority and my test results reflected that.<br /><br />I was on the CGM when I was pregnant with both boys and because of it I had the best A1Cs of my life. During my pregnancies my A1C average was 6, which is awesome. &nbsp;The only problem with the CGM back then was I felt like after a couple days it wold give me inaccurate readings and the whole process of the insertion was super painful and left ugly marks when it was time to change it and take it out. &nbsp;So after my pregnancies I got off of it.<br /><br />My doctor recommended that I get back on the CGM and to be honest, I wasn't too excited about it. &nbsp;BUT he told me the good news is the new updated<a href="http://www.medtronicdiabetes.net/treatment-and-products/enlite-sensor"> Enlite Glucose Sensor</a> is supposed to be wayyyy better than the old one in terms of accuracy, insertion process, longevity of each sensor and pain. &nbsp;Plus the new sensor sets off alerts if you go too low and will shut off your pump if you remain unresponsive to the alarm, which I thought was another really great new feature. &nbsp;So I decided to give it a try.<br /><br />I have been on the sensor for 3 weeks now and it has been night and day in terms of managing my diabetes. &nbsp;My blood sugars have been awesome and I feel so much better. I am pretty sure this is going to be a permeant thing for me until they come out with something even better. &nbsp;I have been wearing the sensor on my outer thigh and it does not hurt nor is it irritating in the slightest bit. I don't notice it when I work out, do squats or any other physical activities.<br /><br />I can't wait to re-do my A1C in the next month or so.<br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D6565350663813943624%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F3.bp.blogspot.com%252F-2niRd47zVZI%252FVMbVpxITukI%252FAAAAAAAABH4%252FnufrtBcopxA%252Fs1600%252FIMG_5373.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D6565350663813943624%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F3.bp.blogspot.com%252F-2niRd47zVZI%252FVMbVpxITukI%252FAAAAAAAABH4%252FnufrtBcopxA%252Fs1600%252FIMG_5373.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-49872304929626619742015-01-26T05:30:00.000-08:002015-01-26T06:52:02.990-08:00The Beauty Tester: Drybar Blowout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa071/IMG_8886_zps54d227f8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa071/IMG_8886_zps54d227f8.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />Week #2 for <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/search/label/the%20beauty%20tester">The Beauty Tester</a> series and I am having way too much fun with this! <br /><br />This week I visited a <a href="http://www.thedrybar.com/">Dry Bar</a> for the very first time. &nbsp;For those of you who are wondering what the heck this is, a Dry Bar is a salon where there are no haircuts, no color, just amazing blow outs. &nbsp;It's a brilliant yet simple concept.<br /><br /><b>My Expectations Before I tried it: &nbsp;</b>I have been hearing about this everywhere and every time I see a woman who has had this done I think, "WOW her hair looks so fabulous!" &nbsp;So the first thing I thought was that it must cost a fortune for your hair to look that good. &nbsp;After I made my appointment and briefly talked to the front desk gal where she went over the various styles they can do I was beyond excited. &nbsp;Right before I walked into my appointment I imagined my hair to have those perfectly beachy waves that seem too good to have happened at a beach but too imperfect to have happened at a salon, if that makes any sense at all. <br /><br /><b>Cost: </b>$30-$40. &nbsp;A very reasonable price in my opinion and not what I was expecting at all when I first called to see how much it would be.<br /><br /><b>Prep or Directions:</b>&nbsp;They told me that the service included a full shampoo/conditioning treatment and to come in however I felt comfortable. Well, I feel comfortable with my gym hair in a bun so that's how I arrived. Am I gross? &nbsp;Am I normal? Who knows...When I arrived I was greeted by the nicest gal who immediately introduced herself as my stylist and took me back to the shampooing station. &nbsp;For the next 10 or so minutes she gave me this mind blowing scalp massage and hair wash/conditioning treatment. &nbsp;She towel dried my hair and we walked back to her station where we talked about what style I was going for. &nbsp;Once we were both on the same page about my "boho/beachy/Sienna Miller waves style" she started her thing. &nbsp;She began by spraying something in my hair to help lock in the waves and then started sectioning off little pieces with clips. For the next 30 minutes she worked her magic as she individually dried each section and did this curling technique thing with a round brush. &nbsp;The entire process took about 35 minutes.<br /><br /><b>The Results: &nbsp;</b>After she was finished she turned my chair around to face the mirror. I loved my hair! I felt so glammed up and it was exactly how I had described it to her. &nbsp;I could not believe that all I had done was a blow dry, it felt like I had done so much more.<br /><br /><b>My Rating:</b>&nbsp;I give the Dry Bar blowout an <span style="font-size: large;">A</span>. &nbsp;This was affordable, relaxing and made my hair look amazing. &nbsp;This would be such a fun thing to do with a bunch of your girlfriends before a fun event or before a date out with your man. &nbsp;You know that feeling when you leave the salon and you want to take a selfie because you just can't contain your excitement with how great your hair feels?! Haha maybe that's just me but this gives you that feeling at a fraction of the cost compared to having a full service hair appointment.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa071/IMG_8885_zps19b111a5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa071/IMG_8885_zps19b111a5.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa071/IMG_8851_zps17e95ed2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa071/IMG_8851_zps17e95ed2.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa072/Photoon1-23-15at658PM_zps6adec6b7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa072/Photoon1-23-15at658PM_zps6adec6b7.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>Horrible picture quality because I took it with my computer but this is how my hair looked the second night. &nbsp;It was still so full and bouncy!<br /><br />Have you done this before? &nbsp;Is this something you would try? I would love to hear.<br /><br />Also, if you are feeling inspired and want to try out any of the beauty treatments/products that I post about I would love to see your results! So if you want to share with me, upload a picture on <a href="http://instagram.com/lindsay_kujawa">Instagram</a> and tag it with #thebeautytester so I can see!<br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8505544608932186547" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8505544608932186547" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-65219138163513919702015-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:002015-01-23T06:00:07.102-08:00Things That Make Me Say Yeay <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_5199_zps7f17f9ad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_5199_zps7f17f9ad.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Max at his Kindergarten physical this week. And UM I can't even believe that my little man is going to be in Kindergarten this year! &nbsp;I am most likely going to be a complete wreck when he starts, not gonna lie.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_5168_zps0588daa6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_5168_zps0588daa6.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sliders and the best fries ever at our favorite little spot in town. &nbsp;Once a week I like to enjoy foods that I do not normally eat and this was totally worth it.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_8791_zps4a140f77.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_8791_zps4a140f77.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_8796_zps38803e26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_8796_zps38803e26.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2014/12/our-new-addition.html">Molly</a> is getting so big and her little ears are starting to stand up and I think it's just about the cutest thing ever. &nbsp;Okay dog mom brag moment...but she is seriously so smart! She can sit, stay, shake, fetch and walk on a leash like a total pro. &nbsp;We all love her so much.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_8805_zps2861adda.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_8805_zps2861adda.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The invites to my cousin's shower had this inside and I thought it was such a great idea!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_8819_zps88e4435c.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa070/IMG_8819_zps88e4435c.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>An original oil painting of Twin Lakes, California that I found on a recent thrifting trip. &nbsp;It's one of my husband's favorite fishing spots and I thought it would be perfect for his office, which we are finally getting around to decorating.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>And on a side note: I am so pumped about my <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2015/01/a-new-series-beauty-tester-eyelash.html">new series</a> and I can't wait to share what I am testing out today (<a href="http://instagram.com/lindsay_kujawa">follow along</a> on Instagram for a sneak peak) with you all on Monday! &nbsp;Have an awesome weekend!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-19565208767897207092015-01-20T05:30:00.000-08:002015-01-20T13:08:25.921-08:00*A New Series* The Beauty Tester: Eyelash Extensions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_8674_zpsd451aa1b.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_8674_zpsd451aa1b.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am starting a new series on my blog called the Beauty Tester. &nbsp;Over the course of the series I will be testing the latest beauty products, trends and treatments and coming back here to report and give it a grade, A-F. &nbsp;Nothing is off limits when it comes to this series and I will be stepping out of my comfort zone to try new things. &nbsp;With each post I will include my expectations before I tried it, cost, the prep and directions for the product/treatment, my end result and finally my beauty grade.<br /><br />Consider me your beauty guinea pig. &nbsp;I am starting off this series with something that I have been wanting to try out forever, eyelash extensions.<br /><br />Here is me with no makeup on right before I went in for my appointment...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_5085_zps0e7c52f8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_5085_zps0e7c52f8.png" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">So ya as you can see my eyelashes look pretty non existent ha!</span></div><br /><b>My Expectations Before I Tried it</b>: &nbsp;I would say that my eyelashes are average in length and nothing special. &nbsp;With extensions, I wanted my eyes to pop and have that va va voomy feeling that you have when you have your makeup is on point. &nbsp;So my expectations were pretty much that I wanted to walk out feeling like Kim Kardashian. Ha! &nbsp;So maybe I set my expectations a little high... but for the price &nbsp;I wanted to see and feel something drastic.<br /><br /><b>Cost</b>: Eyelash extensions can range from $99-$200+ for first time clients. &nbsp;If you decide to keep them up you will need fills every 2-4 weeks which range from $30-$70 dollars. Not a cheap beauty treatment by any means so make sure you REALLY explain what you want on your first visit.<br /><br /><b>Prep or Directions</b>: &nbsp;I was told to come to my appointment with no eye makeup on and to limit caffeine consumption since it can make you jittery and harder for you to keep your eyelids still and closed. &nbsp;I arrived with zero makeup whatsoever but I am not gonna lie I did have my usual 2 cups of coffee because I NEED IT. Plus I figured I am a total pro at acting calm under mass amounts of caffeine consumption so I had that under control. &nbsp;The technician was super sweet and had me lay down on a facial bed. &nbsp;She asked me what "look" I was going for and that is where my original plan went array. &nbsp;I told her I wanted them to look "natural and like I am not wearing crazy extensions." &nbsp;Okay it is true I wear minimal makeup on a daily basis and I tend to lean more towards the natural look when it comes to things but...WHO AM I?!.. I am a confused lady thats who!! &nbsp;So my plan of looking va va voomy and all Kim K went out the window when I gave that description. &nbsp;So I remained there for the next hour with my eyes closed while we chatted about all kinds of things as she applied natural looking "J Shaped" lashes to each existing lash. &nbsp;The whole process was completely painless and easy.<br /><br /><b>The Results</b>: &nbsp;After she was finished she handed me the mirror....drumroll please! Okay so I LOVED them, I had dark beautiful lashes that looked oh so natural just like I had explained. &nbsp;BUT... at that very moment I realized I had been too conservative (like usual UGHHHH) with my original explanation and my result was exactly what I had asked for. &nbsp;This is a pretty pricy treatment to keep up with so I think I will only do this again if I have a special occasion planned.<br /><br /><b>My Rating</b>: I give my eyelash extensions an <span style="font-size: large;">A</span> because my technician gave me exactly what I asked for to a T. &nbsp;But next time I would go a little more drastic and be a little more brave with the length and volume. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_8716_zps931e8948.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_8716_zps931e8948.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_8676_zpsf48777ea.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_8676_zpsf48777ea.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_8742_zpsed8bf607.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa069/IMG_8742_zpsed8bf607.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would love to hear your feedback on this series and if there is any crazy (non crazy is totally cool too ha) beauty treatments or products that you have been curious about and would like me to test out I would love to hear about it in the comment section below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-45515058164472717082015-01-16T05:30:00.000-08:002015-01-16T05:30:01.056-08:00Things That Make Me Say Yeay <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8595_zpsfb5f8970.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8595_zpsfb5f8970.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The Wubble Bubble Ball, which has become the boy's latest obsession. &nbsp;It inflates into this huge giant crazy bubble thing that is so much fun to play with!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8636_zpsb3fdc5a3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8636_zpsb3fdc5a3.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />After school paint sesh in the backyard. &nbsp;I love how much these boys dig their creative time and I am so happy that the days are finally starting to get a little longer so we are able to do things like this outside when Max gets out of school.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8620_zpsd2daec61.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8620_zpsd2daec61.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />We made our favorite <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2013/10/snickerdoodle-muffins-paleo.html">snickerdoodle muffins</a> this week, which were all eaten in a flash.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8654_zps8d0cc706.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8654_zps8d0cc706.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />My simple styled mantel. &nbsp;It felt good to get it back to normal after the holidays and my style is always less is more when it comes to this spot.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8531_zps3006292b.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa068/IMG_8531_zps3006292b.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Some of my favorite flowers brighting up our room...and reminding me that spring is just around the corner. Yeay for that!<br /><br />This week really has been awesome. &nbsp;I have been making a conscious effort to slow down and make my life simpler (you can read more about that <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2015/01/slowing-down-and-not-rushing.html">here</a>) and it has been so refreshing. <br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa068%252FIMG_8595_zpsfb5f8970.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa068%252FIMG_8595_zpsfb5f8970.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa068%252FIMG_8595_zpsfb5f8970.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa068%252FIMG_8595_zpsfb5f8970.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-60682272770228977122015-01-14T05:30:00.000-08:002015-01-14T07:22:11.816-08:00Slowing Down and Not Rushing <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa066/7439f23fee77ac42b26f8598b70eaaa1_zpsc1925e41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa066/7439f23fee77ac42b26f8598b70eaaa1_zpsc1925e41.jpg" height="283" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I saw this quote the other day and it really hit home. Lately I feel like I have been rushing through all my days. Rushing to get the boys up, rushing through breakfast and our morning routine, rushing to get Max to school on time, rushing through those three hours while he is there to get all my errands done and then rushing home to play with <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2014/12/our-new-addition.html">Molly</a>/do our night time routine and then rushing to get the boys to bed so my husband and I can finally get a few words in without interruption. And to be honest it's exhausting. &nbsp;I mean weren't you exhausted just reading that? &nbsp;Sometimes I wonder if I create all this in my head or if others feel the same way.<br /><div><br /></div><div>I would love to be one of the few that can look back and say time did not fly by as fast as everyone says. &nbsp;And I know in order for that to happen I have to slow down. &nbsp;I need to enjoy my days and the little moments where we eat cereal and watch cartoons and soak it all up instead of just trying to get &nbsp;through the next moment like it's a task. &nbsp;So starting this very moment I am making a change...<br /><br />And that's all for today :)&nbsp;</div>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-56835059336430285052015-01-07T05:30:00.000-08:002015-01-07T06:59:01.883-08:00The New Anti-Resolution Movement and Why I Won't Join It <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-45PVHRlgnY0/VKyAo83xhFI/AAAAAAAABHg/wRB3YPb1xVM/s1600/IMG_4804.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-45PVHRlgnY0/VKyAo83xhFI/AAAAAAAABHg/wRB3YPb1xVM/s1600/IMG_4804.png" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br />On New Year's Eve it snowed in my hometown. &nbsp;It NEVER ever snows here! &nbsp;Think Palm trees (you gotta see <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xSGQABr8hb/?modal=true">this picture</a>) and 100 degree weather almost year round. &nbsp;The boy's Grandparents live about 10 minutes from us up in the wine country and this was taken on the way to their house. We bundled the boys up and headed out for a morning of snow play. &nbsp;I took this snow phenomenon as a sign that the New Year is going to be unpredictable and awesome. <br /><br />So anywhoo...<br /><br />I feel like the new cool thing is to say you're not making New Year's resolutions. &nbsp;Maybe it's because most people who make them don't end up keeping them (I mean I am more than guilty of that) and those people are just tired of letting themselves down or setting themselves up for failure. &nbsp;Or maybe some people just find it pointless and would rather just start something new when they feel like it, not just at the beginning of a new year. Who knows...<br /><br />So call me old fashioned but I love and will always love making resolutions at the beginning of the year. &nbsp;I love the idea of getting a fresh start or an excuse to make changes. &nbsp;I think as a person you can always strive to be a little better and by writing down goals or things I would like to work on, it helps hold me accountable and more likely to make changes. <br /><br />So here are a few things that I plan to work on in 2015:<br /><ul><li>Get dressed more. &nbsp;I want to make an effort to put on actual outfits and get ready opposed to just staying in my sweaty gym clothes all day, which is pretty awesome I know. &nbsp;It's all about time management for me and I know I can make it happen if I just do a little less dilly dallying in the mid morning after the gym and get my butt moving and in gear.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><ul><li>Make date night with my husband a priority and establish a day once a week where we can have someone watch the kids even if it's for a couple hours just so we can get out and talk and re-connect.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Get back on the continuous glucose monitoring system for my diabetes (I have an appointment to do so this Friday) and get my blood sugars in better control. &nbsp;I feel like I have been slacking big time in this very important department lately.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Say yes more and say no more. &nbsp;Are you confused? &nbsp;Ha! &nbsp;What I mean is this year I want to say yes more to the things that I enjoy and look forward to and say no more to the things that ultimately stress me out and overwhelm me. &nbsp;Maybe that's verging on selfish but I'm okay with that.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>And there is my list! &nbsp;Are you a resolution or goal maker? &nbsp;If so, I would love to hear a few things that are on your list this year as well.&nbsp;</div></div><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Ddashboard&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F2.bp.blogspot.com%252F-45PVHRlgnY0%252FVKyAo83xhFI%252FAAAAAAAABHg%252FwRB3YPb1xVM%252Fs1600%252FIMG_4804.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Ddashboard&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F2.bp.blogspot.com%252F-45PVHRlgnY0%252FVKyAo83xhFI%252FAAAAAAAABHg%252FwRB3YPb1xVM%252Fs1600%252FIMG_4804.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Ddashboard&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F2.bp.blogspot.com%252F-45PVHRlgnY0%252FVKyAo83xhFI%252FAAAAAAAABHg%252FwRB3YPb1xVM%252Fs1600%252FIMG_4804.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Ddashboard&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F2.bp.blogspot.com%252F-45PVHRlgnY0%252FVKyAo83xhFI%252FAAAAAAAABHg%252FwRB3YPb1xVM%252Fs1600%252FIMG_4804.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-67998333892285477422014-12-30T05:30:00.000-08:002014-12-30T09:25:52.129-08:00Our New Addition! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa062/IMG_8488_zps31f97501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa062/IMG_8488_zps31f97501.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />For Christmas Ian and I got the boys a puppy! &nbsp;Her name is Molly and she is an 8 week old German Shepherd and just about the sweetest thing ever. &nbsp;The original plan was to have Ian pick her up on Christmas Eve and we were going to hide her until Christmas morning. &nbsp;No idea how we thought that was going to happen ha! &nbsp;So when he picked her up we decided we just couldn't wait any longer and ended up giving her to the boys on Christmas Eve. &nbsp;We told them we had a surprise for them in the backyard and they headed on back. &nbsp;Max was jumping around with excitement and kept asking if she was ours for forever and Ronin literally cried he was so happy. &nbsp;She fits in perfectly and is so mellow and awesome. <br /><br />We are having so much fun with her! Here are a few pics...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa062/IMG_4638_zps7a350fbc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa062/IMG_4638_zps7a350fbc.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa063/IMG_4602_zpsc480ffd1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa063/IMG_4602_zpsc480ffd1.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa062/IMG_8479_zps036d294d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa062/IMG_8479_zps036d294d.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa062/IMG_8495_zps1b745d24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa062/IMG_8495_zps1b745d24.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-71389377199173555722014-12-22T06:00:00.000-08:002014-12-22T06:00:03.384-08:00Our Mammoth Vacation + Have a Merry Christmas! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa059/IMG_8162_zpsf5d1d5d6.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa059/IMG_8162_zpsf5d1d5d6.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_7902_zps9c586978.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_7902_zps9c586978.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Last week we took a family vacation to beautiful Mammoth and it was like we were in a real life snow globe. &nbsp;We stayed at condos with a creek in the back and an endless area for snow play and sledding. &nbsp;The kids (well one of them at least) had a blast. &nbsp;We couldn't get Max to come inside he loved the snow so much and Ronin was happiest when he was dry and out of the snow inside haha. <br /><br />Here are a few pictures from our trip...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8180_zpsb2906717.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8180_zpsb2906717.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />The second day we were there it snowed! &nbsp;It was pretty magical and I loved stomping around post snow in the brand new fluffy powder.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa061/IMG_8062_zps7fe0598c.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa061/IMG_8062_zps7fe0598c.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa060/PicMonkeyCollage8_zps29a551bb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa060/PicMonkeyCollage8_zps29a551bb.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>Max had his very first snowboarding lesson and he kicked butt! &nbsp;It was the cutest thing ever to watch him come down the mountain and I am pretty sure we have a snowboarding lover on our hands now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_4204_zps3237ddfd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_4204_zps3237ddfd.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />The whole skiing/boarding gang. &nbsp;We went up there with my Dad, Step Mom and Brother Collin and since my Dad and Ronin were both much happier in the warm cabin it worked out perfect so we could snowboard. &nbsp;There were no lines getting on and off the lifts and the top of the mountain was pretty surreal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_4372_zpsef53e73f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_4372_zpsef53e73f.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa057/PicMonkeyCollage7_zpsac1c4daf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa057/PicMonkeyCollage7_zpsac1c4daf.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8015_zps47c73bd5.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8015_zps47c73bd5.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8030_zps130bc05d.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8030_zps130bc05d.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8144_zpsc1a23a6c.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8144_zpsc1a23a6c.png" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8086_zps5fc5b532.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8086_zps5fc5b532.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8166_zpsb1020fb1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8166_zpsb1020fb1.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8169_zps0d89cd8d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa058/IMG_8169_zps0d89cd8d.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br />I can't wait to go back again hopefully soon! Best family vacation we have had to date. <br /><br />I will be taking the rest of the week off to enjoy all of the Christmas festivities. &nbsp;You can always follow along on <a href="http://instagram.com/lindsay_kujawa">Instagram</a> if you want to keep up with the happenings. <br /><br />Thank you all for reading Delighted Momma and I hope you have a very merry Christmas! xo<br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dsidebar&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa060%252FPicMonkeyCollage8_zps29a551bb.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1424px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dsidebar&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa060%252FPicMonkeyCollage8_zps29a551bb.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1424px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-70377115126598745362014-12-15T06:00:00.000-08:002014-12-15T06:00:04.659-08:00A Few Family Pics Well guys it is that time of year again where I have to bribe my boys with all kinds of things in order to get everyone to cooperate and participate in family pictures. &nbsp;But...I must say compared to previous years this years picture taking shenanigans were not as painful and I could not have been more happy with the whole vibe and fun-ness of this shoot.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few of our recent family pictures taken by my awesome friend and photographer <a href="http://www.sweetchildofminephotography.com/index2.php?v=v1">Leslie</a>...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link8_zpsce34d293.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link8_zpsce34d293.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link2-2_zps24f76321.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link2-2_zps24f76321.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link7_zps0b8a43d8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link7_zps0b8a43d8.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link141copy_zpsab8af138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link141copy_zpsab8af138.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link11_zpsf1020bc8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link11_zpsf1020bc8.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link18_zps2782f11a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa056/link18_zps2782f11a.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Love this family of mine so much!<br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa056%252Flink141copy_zpsab8af138.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1470px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa056%252Flink141copy_zpsab8af138.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1470px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-23034710232654545402014-12-08T06:00:00.000-08:002014-12-08T07:21:13.696-08:00Eggnog Mug Cake (Paleo)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7695_zpsd54cf5f8.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7695_zpsd54cf5f8.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7668_zps7dfa2253.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7668_zps7dfa2253.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The holidays are in full swing around here and this weekend was pretty much awesome. &nbsp;We got our Christmas tree, hung our lights, made eggnog mug cakes annddddd I got the Christmas cards ordered. &nbsp;Boom! &nbsp;Every year it seems like I am always doing everything at the very last minute so the fact that so much is done makes me want to shout it from a rooftop :) &nbsp;And if you have not done any of this yet then I probably sound super annoying right about now haha.<br /><br />Anywhoo this mug cake is by far the most moist and spongy creation that I have made to date (as far as mug cakes go).<br /><br />What you will need:<br /><ul><li>2 rounded tbs of coconut flour</li><li>1/4 tsp of baking powder</li><li>dash of sea salt</li><li>1/4 tsp of cinnamon&nbsp;</li><li>1 tbs of honey</li><li>1 egg</li><li>2 tbs of dairy free eggnog (regular is fine if you are not dairy free)</li><li>1 tbs of ghee or coconut oil</li><li>1 tsp of vanilla</li></ul>Directions:<br /><ol><li>Mix all of the ingredients together in a microwave safe mug.</li><li>Microwave for 2 minutes.&nbsp;</li><li>Enjoy!</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7715_zps28316813.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7715_zps28316813.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7716_zps42da57f9.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7716_zps42da57f9.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7702_zps56551a75.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa055/IMG_7702_zps56551a75.png" height="425" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is unbelievably good and it's basically like a Christmas party in your mouth. &nbsp;You must make it!<br /><br /><a href="//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delightedmomma.com%2F2014%2F12%2Feggnog-mug-cake-paleo.html&media=http%3A%2F%2Fi1131.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm554%2FLindsaykujawa%2FLindsaykujawa055%2FIMG_7695_zpsd54cf5f8.png&description=Eggnog%20Mug%20Cake%20(Paleo)" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-color="red" data-pin-height="28"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png" /></a><br /><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><br /><script type="text/javascript" async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-77167416958061032892014-12-05T06:00:00.000-08:002014-12-05T06:00:07.768-08:00Things That Make Me Say Yeay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7663_zps110e9a65.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7663_zps110e9a65.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7641_zpse1bb1c8f.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7641_zpse1bb1c8f.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>Elf on the Shelf has arrived at our house and the boys have named him Smarty Pants. &nbsp;So far Smarty Pants has pooped out a Tootsie Roll, toilet papered our whole living room, made a zip line with candy canes, and hijacked all of the boys stuffed animals. Being a mom is so much freaking fun.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7649_zps8a28ac15.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7649_zps8a28ac15.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Max opening the first chocolate of the advent calendar. &nbsp;And since he wakes up before Ronin each morning he usually is the one that gets it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/FullSizeRender_zpsa46b73d0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/FullSizeRender_zpsa46b73d0.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sugar cookie making. &nbsp;Our reindeer cookies all turned out slightly deformed with super skinny necks and some with their necks cut right off haha...but oh well they all tasted awesome and that's the whole point in my book.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_3557_zps266e0569.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_3557_zps266e0569.png" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br />It has been raining like crazy in California. &nbsp;So I finally got to wear my <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/uf8557m26">favorite rain boots</a> that have been collecting major dusk in my closet all year. &nbsp;YEAY!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7607_zps6f77eb3b.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7607_zps6f77eb3b.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7626_zps54316cd3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa054/IMG_7626_zps54316cd3.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>My 90 year old Grandpa hanging out with the boys and I like it's no big deal at all. &nbsp;He is so with it! You can read all about his secrets to living to 90 <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2014/08/the-secrets-of-living-to-90-according.html">here</a>.<br /><br />Happy December! This is my favorite month of the year and we are getting our festive on like no other. &nbsp;This weekend we are getting our tree and hanging our lights. <br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa054%252FIMG_7641_zpse1bb1c8f.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 460px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa054%252FIMG_7641_zpse1bb1c8f.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 460px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa054%252FIMG_7641_zpse1bb1c8f.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 460px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa054%252FIMG_7641_zpse1bb1c8f.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 460px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-84315729384234852442014-11-25T05:30:00.000-08:002014-11-25T18:41:47.753-08:00A Trip To The Railway Museum <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_7501_zpsb537d91c.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_7501_zpsb537d91c.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />A few days ago the boys and I took a trip to the Railway Museum. &nbsp;This was complete heaven for them as they ran around and jumped on and off all of the old trains. &nbsp;So many people have asked me recently if we are going to try for a girl. &nbsp;And the answer plain and simple is no. &nbsp;I love having two boys more then anything and I wouldn't change that for the world. &nbsp;They are both messy, rough, way too loud and light up when trains, cars, bikes or bugs are around. And who knows...maybe a girl puppy is in our near future ;)<br /><br />Here are a few pictures from our afternoon...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa053/IMG_7512_zps197974ab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa053/IMG_7512_zps197974ab.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa052/IMG_7486_zps83d98184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa052/IMG_7486_zps83d98184.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_3183_zps0161eb7c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_3183_zps0161eb7c.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_7498_zps9d2d9ce5.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_7498_zps9d2d9ce5.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_7521_zps41d3f60b.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_7521_zps41d3f60b.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_3188_zpsa9c5f8cf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa051/IMG_3188_zpsa9c5f8cf.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Outfit deets for those of you who like to know: <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/tx8fm7m26">Current Elliott Jeans</a> , <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/tyfkh7m26">Target Shirt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/s4nj57m26">Forever 21 Boots</a>, H&amp;M Flannel)&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;">I will be taking the rest of the week off to hang with my family but I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!&nbsp;</div>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-83465798023309359242014-11-21T05:30:00.000-08:002014-11-21T05:30:03.628-08:00Latest Life Snippets + A Santa Spotting Happy Friday! I am so happy it's Friday because well duh other than the obvious (it's Friday)....it's the start of a fun relaxing and family filled Thanksgiving week!<br /><br />Here are a few snippets of life lately according to my iPhone and <a href="http://instagram.com/lindsay_kujawa">Instagram</a>. &nbsp;Also, if you are not following me on the Instagram you are really missing out on awesome stuff like pictures of my feet and leaves haha!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa050/PicMonkeyCollage_zps62a76950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa050/PicMonkeyCollage_zps62a76950.jpg" height="450" width="640" /></a></div><br />1. Date night. &nbsp;You can never have too many of these.<br /><br />2. Tractor rides with Grandpa. &nbsp;Ronin is the driving champ and Max has no desire to drive at all. Max said, "I will drive it when I'm 18, Grandpa." Ha funny boy.<br /><br />3. Coffee, shopping and laughing my butt off with my awesome friend. &nbsp;Girl time is the best medicine for so many things.<br /><br />4. Cute little things all over our house made by Max at Pre-K. &nbsp;I love this stuff so much and must think of a better way to save and organize it all. &nbsp;Any thoughts?<br /><br />5. Last weekend we went to our town's annual tree lighting and Santa spotting show complete with fake snow and fireworks at the end ;) &nbsp;The husband and I were super claustrophobic since there was a bajillion people there so we decided to skip out about 20 minutes before the show was officially over and look who we spotted and got so close to! Max was trying to chase him down but his security team was pretty intense. &nbsp;So we explained to Max that they had to whirl him through the mall as quickly as possible to get him to the roof (where his sleigh and reindeers were of course) from a secret indoor entrance so he could make it back to the North Pole in time for dinner.<br /><br />6. My weekend uniform. &nbsp;Giant sweaters, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ti9hd7m26">comfy jeans</a> and <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/tq8rr7m26">super soft slippers</a>.<br /><br />Have an awesome weekend!Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-11349186061378866572014-11-20T05:30:00.000-08:002014-11-20T07:00:21.115-08:00DIY Polymer Clay Gumball Garland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7441_zps5f588f08.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7441_zps5f588f08.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />I am going to start this post by saying making felt balls sucksssss. &nbsp;Earlier this week I had this not so awesome idea to try and make a giant felt ball garland. &nbsp;So I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up like $20 worth of felt. &nbsp;I got home, got all my supplies ready and after a billion attempts I was left with little soggy, soapy shapes that did not even slightly resemble balls. &nbsp;Plus one ball takes like 10 minutes to make...so ya that idea was axed. And to be honest I like the polymer clay version so much better! &nbsp;You have so many more options with colors since you can blend them together and it takes like 1/100th of the time it would to make a felt ball garland.<br /><br />I was going to wait until after Thanksgiving to post this but I just couldn't wait that long. &nbsp;Plus I figured this is a great craft to do with the kids or just by yourself if you have any time off next week.<br /><br />What you will need:<br /><ul><li>An assortment of polymer clay (found at any craft store)&nbsp;</li><li>Waxed cotton cord</li><li>A bead making tool or a toothpick&nbsp;</li></ul><div>Directions:</div><div><ol><li>Start by conditioning your clay to soften it up.&nbsp;</li><li>Decide how big you want to make your gum balls and rip off a small chunk and roll it into a ball in between your hands. &nbsp;Continue to do this with all the colors that you decided to use.&nbsp;</li><li>Once all your gum balls are made (I made 60 to reach from one end of my mantel to the other), use the bead making tool to poke a hole into the center of each ball.&nbsp;</li><li>Place all of the balls into a designated craft baking sheet and bake at 275 degrees for 30 minutes.&nbsp;</li><li>Let the gum balls cool and then string them onto the waxed cotton cord in whatever color pattern you like.&nbsp;</li><li>Hang your garland on your tree or on your mantel.</li><li>Have fun!&nbsp;</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7385_zps5d09ac7a.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7385_zps5d09ac7a.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7407_zps9db8eb3d.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7407_zps9db8eb3d.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7413_zpsdcdbf1f4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7413_zpsdcdbf1f4.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7473_zps784df93b.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7473_zps784df93b.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7456_zps38571822.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7456_zps38571822.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7471_zpsa70d3903.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa049/IMG_7471_zpsa70d3903.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Have fun! The color and pattern options are endless!<br /><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">See Also:</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2013/12/diy-polymer-clay-star-garland.html">DIY Polymer Clay Star Garland</a>&nbsp;</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/03/diy-polymer-clay-bead-necklace.html">DIY Polymer Clay Beaded Necklace</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/05/diy-half-circle-polymer-clay-necklace.html">DIY Polymer Half Circle Beads</a><br /><a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2014/10/how-to-make-gold-bar-beads-with-polymer.html">DIY Gold Bar Beads</a>&nbsp;</div></div><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa049%252FIMG_7473_zps784df93b.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2354px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa049%252FIMG_7473_zps784df93b.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2354px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa049%252FIMG_7471_zpsa70d3903.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 3220px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa049%252FIMG_7471_zpsa70d3903.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 3220px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><br /><a data-pin-color="red" data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-height="28" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delightedmomma.com%2F2014%2F11%2Fdiy-polymer-clay-gumball-garland.html&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fi1131.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm554%2FLindsaykujawa%2FLindsaykujawa049%2FIMG_7471_zpsa70d3903.png&amp;description=DIY%20Polymer%20Clay%20Gumball%20Garland"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png" /></a><br /><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><br /><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-52656922329405511452014-11-19T05:00:00.000-08:002014-11-19T07:02:10.724-08:00Roasted Purple Sweet Potato Mash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7349_zps50580243.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7349_zps50580243.png" height="456" width="640" /></a></div><br />The other night I said to Ian (kind of in a whiny tone), "I never have any time to blog anymore, I am just soooo busy." &nbsp;His response surprised me. &nbsp;I was thinking he was just going to say something like yep you're too busy, time to hang up the blog but he didn't. He said, "Yes you do have time. You are not too busy. &nbsp;You make time for things that are a priority and I know blogging is fun and important to you, so make more time for it." &nbsp;That was seriously just what I needed to hear to get that little fire under my butt started or however that expression goes.<br /><br />So now on to this dank roasted purple sweet potato mash because I am sure that is the reason why you are here. &nbsp;You guysss this is amazing! And let's not forget to mention this is PURPLE (yes I am yelling right now) so I mean I don't want to be a spotlight stealer with these or anything but they will definitely put regular ole mash potatoes to shame.<br /><br />What you will need:<br /><ul><li>4 med-large purple sweet potatoes&nbsp;</li><li>1/4 cup of organic grass fed butter</li><li>1/3 cup-1/2 cup (depending on your desired consistency add more or less) of coconut milk</li><li>3 tbs of honey</li><li>1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon</li><li>1/4 tsp of salt</li></ul>Directions:<br /><ol><li>Preheat oven to 375 degrees</li><li>Wash your sweet potatoes and poke several holes in them.</li><li>Place on a baking sheet and bake for an hour or until you can easily poke a hole through each potato.&nbsp;</li><li>Slice open the potatoes and scoop out the inside and place in a high powered blender or food processor.&nbsp;</li><li>Add in the coconut milk, butter, cinnamon, honey and salt. Blend until you have achieved your desired consistency. &nbsp;</li><li>Garnish with toasted walnuts or whatever else you like to top your mashed potatoes with.&nbsp;</li></ol><div>I like my mash potatoes smooooooth so I blended until I achieved that. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa048/IMG_7305_zpsf672d64d.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa048/IMG_7305_zpsf672d64d.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7316_zps78476070.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7316_zps78476070.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7324_zps87b7a19d.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7324_zps87b7a19d.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7367_zpsb94fd61e.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7367_zpsb94fd61e.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7360_zps62095f0d.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa047/IMG_7360_zps62095f0d.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />I drizzled a little melted honey and butter on top and garnished it with walnuts....and boom so so good! The flavor and constancy of this is spot on and you will want to make it again and again. Please come back and let me know how you liked this if you make it!<br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D5265692232940551145%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D1%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa047%252FIMG_7360_zps62095f0d.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 140px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2888px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D5265692232940551145%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D1%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa047%252FIMG_7360_zps62095f0d.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 140px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2888px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><br /><br /><a href="//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delightedmomma.com%2F2014%2F11%2Froasted-purple-sweet-potato-mash.html&media=http%3A%2F%2Fi1131.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm554%2FLindsaykujawa%2FLindsaykujawa047%2FIMG_7367_zpsb94fd61e.png&description=Roasted%20Purple%20Sweet%20Potato%20Mash" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-color="red" data-pin-height="28"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png" /></a><br /><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><br /><script type="text/javascript" async src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-58301000828841758962014-11-14T05:30:00.000-08:002014-11-14T07:32:24.747-08:00It's World Diabetes Day! + A Few Thoughts and a Weird Selfie <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa046/IMG_2858_zps001a957a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa046/IMG_2858_zps001a957a.png" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Yes that would be standing on my dining room chair in order to get a decent selfie haha.&nbsp;</span></div><br />I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 22 years now (you can read my diagnosis story&nbsp;<a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2011/11/living-with-type-1-diabetes.html">here)</a>. &nbsp;Diabetes in a weird way has made me a healthier person. &nbsp; Because of diabetes I exercise daily, I eat clean and I think about everything I do when it comes to my body. &nbsp; Some might think this is a curse but I look at it like a blessing.<br /><br />My husband is my biggest supporter. &nbsp;Diabetes can play with your head and make you feel like you are all alone at times so having a good support system to lean (and sometimes cry) on is very important. &nbsp;I am beyond thankful that Ian is always there for me and helps bring me out of the slumps and the <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2014/02/the-highs-and-lows-of-type-1-diabetes.html">burnouts</a> when they do happen. <br /><br />Type 1 diabetes should not hold you back in life. &nbsp;You can still have a beautiful <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2014/01/the-highs-and-lows-of-type-1-diabetes.html">family</a> and do everything that you ever dreamed of doing. &nbsp;You are in charge of your life and your diabetes. &nbsp;Your diabetes is not in charge of you. &nbsp;And all the people said....AMEN! &nbsp;That just felt necessary ;)<br /><br />Read more of my Type 1 Diabetes posts <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/search/label/The%20Highs%20and%20Lows%20of%20Type%201%20Diabetes"><b>here</b></a>.<br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8505544608932186547" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8505544608932186547" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-63834907806993134012014-11-07T05:00:00.000-08:002014-11-07T11:44:37.663-08:00Things That Make Me Say Yeay <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7269_zpsbd4fe098.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7269_zpsbd4fe098.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Current fall favorites: <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/sxkga7m26">Free People clogs</a>, buffalo plaid shirts (found this one in the little boys department at H&amp;M and bought the biggest size) and leopard accents (beanie was a random find at my local Sprouts grocery store, where apparently you can shop for food and beanies ha! &nbsp;Similar one can be found&nbsp;<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/sxk2n7m26">here</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7234_zps11753393.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7234_zps11753393.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/n4tg27m26">Ritual Discovery Kit</a> c/o TATCHA. &nbsp;I can't tell you enough how much I love this line and how amazing it makes my skin look and feel. &nbsp;This is great starter kit for those of you who would love to try something new but are not sure if you want to commit to the full sizes just yet. &nbsp;Even though I promise once you try this you will be hooked and the full sizes will make their way onto your Christmas list for sure.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7069_zps4a3aaba2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7069_zps4a3aaba2.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Max is officially training wheel free! &nbsp;I am so proud of him.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7082_zpsd4396ad3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7082_zpsd4396ad3.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Your dreams of wanting a pre-packaged BOMB Paleo cookie mix have come true! Thanks to <a href="http://primalbakeshop.com/">Primal Bake Shop</a>. &nbsp;I know the adorable momma who started this company and let me just tell you she has a gold mine with this product. &nbsp;My favorite so far is the <a href="http://primalbakeshop.com/collections/cookie-and-muffin-mixes">Salted Caramel Cookie Mix</a>...the whole batch lasted one day folks.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7281_zps47ccde5f.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa044/IMG_7281_zps47ccde5f.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>Something we planted is actually growing! &nbsp;No but seriously I am so pumped on this little bitty sprouting cilantro that the <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ug_iZFL8py/?modal=true">boys are I planted</a> a couple weeks ago.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D6383490780699313401%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa044%252FIMG_7281_zps47ccde5f.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2110px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D8505544608932186547%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D6383490780699313401%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi1131.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fm554%252FLindsaykujawa%252FLindsaykujawa044%252FIMG_7281_zps47ccde5f.png%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*&amp;xm=h&amp;xv=sa1.35&amp;description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 26px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2110px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-67974186928698337052014-11-04T06:54:00.000-08:002014-11-04T06:54:00.893-08:00A Peek Into our Master Bedroom - A Work In Progress Ian and I have been married for 7 whole years and in those 7 years we have never decorated our master bedroom. &nbsp;It was always one of those things we would put off because we had a baby coming or we had to pay for something else. &nbsp;So when we moved into our recent home I decided it was finally time to make our master bedroom a priority and create a personal space that we both love with both of our styles in mind.<br /><br />Ian's decorating style is "log cabin" (haha if that is even a style) and I love mid-century modern. &nbsp;So I tried to combine the two and I would say it is a fun mix of modern farmhouse and we couldn't be happier with how it's turned out so far.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7089_zps02fcb614.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7089_zps02fcb614.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />This light up marquee sign that was a recent HomeGoods score is hanging above our dresser.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7140_zpsd78f1539.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7140_zpsd78f1539.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7112_zps2d353ba7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7112_zps2d353ba7.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />Vintage Arrows found on Etsy, which I have arranged in a vase.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7127_zps1badacbf.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7127_zps1badacbf.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />A unique abstract painting that the husband actually picked out. &nbsp;Artwork can be found <a href="http://pencilboxshop.bigcartel.com/product/girl-1">here</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7101_zpsd9ad114b.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7101_zpsd9ad114b.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />My awesome kick ass decorator of an <b><a href="http://www.cre8tivedesignsinc.com/">Aunt</a> </b>recommended that I add a chair in the corner of our room and ever since I found this chair (also a HomeGoods find) it has become one of my favorite spots to sit and read (and drink wine duh) after the kids go to bed. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7133_zpsf78b08e0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7133_zpsf78b08e0.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />Moroccan leather pouf can be found&nbsp;<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/sscb57m26"><b>here</b></a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7165_zps26cad68f.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7165_zps26cad68f.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Vintage Kilim rug, which has made it's way out and back into our room at least a dozen times because I can't seem to decide if it's too much. &nbsp;Thoughts?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7213_zps74db5b79.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7213_zps74db5b79.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://shop.onefortythree.com/collections/lamps/products/brass-ceiling-light">Brass ceiling lighting</a>, which was the biggest pain in the butt to hang but totally worth it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7184_zps486f6311.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7184_zps486f6311.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />DIY tufted headboard made by my Aunt. &nbsp;She found the headboard at a thrift store and then added the velvet tufting. &nbsp;It is so beautiful and adds so much character to our room. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7198_zpsb90298c8.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7198_zpsb90298c8.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />I have gone through more pillows than is probably normal but I finally found these beauties from Etsy, which are staying for sure.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7224_zps4ce1ffb6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa043/IMG_7224_zps4ce1ffb6.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />These <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/hrchr7m26">West Elm nightstands</a>&nbsp;were love at first sight for me, but not for the husband. &nbsp;He wanted something with more of a barn house look (think massive with lots of drawers) but I think these are slowly growing on him ;) &nbsp;We each have one on each side of our bed and funny thing is I don't think he even has one thing in that drawer ha! &nbsp;I found the lamps at Ikea and the circle mirror above from the Flea Market.<br /><br />Our room is a work in progress and we are taking our time trying to find additional artwork pieces and doing a few other projects (I would love to do a faux white brick wall behind our bed eventually) but in the meantime we are loving our first adult big boy and big girl bedroom :)Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-49211897742562562142014-10-31T05:30:00.000-07:002014-10-31T06:49:47.383-07:00Happy Halloween! + What I Have Been Doing Instead of Blogging This Week <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa042/IMG_7027_zps4eda72df.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa042/IMG_7027_zps4eda72df.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa042/IMG_7020_zps906f51ae.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa042/IMG_7020_zps906f51ae.png" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />Happy Halloween everyone! What are your plans for tonight? &nbsp;I made a giant batch of crockpot chili and we have having a few friends over to hang and then we are making the rounds around our neighborhood to trick-or-treat with the kids. &nbsp;As you can see... Max is a Ninja Turtle and Ronin is Spiderman (he takes it very seriously by the way haha). &nbsp;This is the first year where I totally let them pick whatever they wanted to dress up as without any influence and these were their first choices :)<br /><br />So why have I not blogged at all this week? &nbsp;Well it's because I have become awesome and jumped on the Walking Dead bandwagon. &nbsp;Guys I am so hooked! Best show ever. &nbsp;I have become completely obsessed and stay up way too late watching it. &nbsp;So there you have it :) <br /><br />I will be back next week! &nbsp;Have a great weekend!Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-79033518241794307272014-10-24T05:30:00.000-07:002014-10-24T07:20:21.735-07:00Things That Make Me Say Yeay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa041/IMG_6931_zps1a1aadda.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa041/IMG_6931_zps1a1aadda.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yesterday the boys and I started our first indoor herb garden. &nbsp;Max is certain that his Cilantro is called "salami" and insists that it is going to produce little sausages ha! &nbsp;He is going to be in for a rude awakening :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa041/IMG_1935_zps441eb4e8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa041/IMG_1935_zps441eb4e8.png" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br />A console table made purely of seashells, which was even more beautiful in person.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa041/IMG_6912_zps9b77f285.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa041/IMG_6912_zps9b77f285.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />After searching for the perfect pair of reasonably priced distressed black jeans and having no luck, I decided to just improvise and do it myself to a pair I have had forever. &nbsp;I just marked with chalk where I wanted the distressed rips, placed a magazine rolled up into the jean leg and sliced away with a razor. Easy and I love them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa041/IMG_1854_zpsfb9cd9b5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa041/IMG_1854_zpsfb9cd9b5.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br />We took a spontaneous trip to Del Mar last weekend and it was so nice to get away with just the two of us. &nbsp;And if this selfie looks forced it's because it is haha! My husband hates taking pictures, so this is rare. &nbsp;Also I am currently loving those <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/r62zh7m26">clogs/heels</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aML_jSKAbI0/VEmrolMJGEI/AAAAAAAABHQ/6szHXqgeApA/s1600/IMG_1829.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aML_jSKAbI0/VEmrolMJGEI/AAAAAAAABHQ/6szHXqgeApA/s1600/IMG_1829.png" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br />Skinny Margaritas + Oysters = perfect combo while away with my husband.<br /><br />I am off to pumpkin patch (again) this am with Max's Pre-K class and then we are having a much needed relaxing family weekend. &nbsp;Happy weekend everyone!Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-36504334083954293552014-10-22T11:04:00.000-07:002014-10-22T12:57:49.882-07:004 Ingredient No Bake Brownie Bites (Paleo) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa034/IMG_6869_zpsf1a8810e.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa034/IMG_6869_zpsf1a8810e.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />I would say that I am an impatient baker. &nbsp;When I want something sweet, &nbsp;I tend to get all Veruca Salt like and "I want it NOW!" &nbsp;I pretty much do not have the time or patience to sit around waiting for things to bake for hours with millions of steps. &nbsp;So it's no wonder that quick desserts like <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2013/04/apple-pie-energy-snacks-no-bake.html">Apple Pie Energy Bites</a> and <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/10/the-two-minute-pumpkin-pie-paleo.html">The 2 minute Pumpkin Pie</a> are some of my all time favorites. &nbsp;I recently stumbled upon <a href="http://paleogrubs.com/raw-brownie-bites">this recipe</a> and I knew it was something that needed to be made asap. &nbsp;Not only did these take 5 minutes to make (one time I had a reader say..."well you are not accounting for cleanup" ughhh there is always that annoying person...so okay maybe 7 minutes in total if you account for cleanup).<br /><br />What you will need:<br /><ul><li>1 1/2 cups of walnuts&nbsp;</li><li>1 cup of pitted dates</li><li>1 tsp of vanilla</li><li>1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder + a pinch of salt&nbsp;</li></ul><div>Directions:</div><div><ol><li>Add all of the ingredients to a food processor.&nbsp;</li><li>Process until everything is mixed together. &nbsp;Your brownie mix will seem a little dry so at this point add a few drops of water to help moisten it up a bit.&nbsp;</li><li>Once you have a sticky consistency, transfer the mixture to a bowl.&nbsp;</li><li>Roll out tbs size bites and place them in a container and place in the fridge.&nbsp;</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa040/IMG_6867_zps9d80ab97.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa040/IMG_6867_zps9d80ab97.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa034/IMG_6850_zpsa8b41569.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/Lindsaykujawa034/IMG_6850_zpsa8b41569.png" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><br /><br />These are best cold so give them a few minutes to chill and then enjoy!<br /><br /><a data-pin-color="red" data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-height="28" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delightedmomma.com%2F2014%2F10%2F4-ingredient-no-bake-brownie-bites-paleo.html&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fi1131.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm554%2FLindsaykujawa%2FLindsaykujawa034%2FIMG_6869_zpsf1a8810e.png&amp;description=4%20Ingredient%20No%20Bake%20Brownie%20Bites%20(Paleo)"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png" /></a><br /><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><br /><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.com6